Shimen District tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 12:37 pm (9.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:20–8:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 7:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 4.2 ft · 79 °F moderate · 7.0 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 76 °F from the E, gusts 19 · mainly clear
- Surf today 2.8–4.4 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 5:59 am–5:15 pm 11 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 7:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:46 pm
Today in Shimen District there is high tide at 12:37 pm (9.1 ft) and low tides at 6:08 am and 7:27 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:37 pm. The sun rises at 5:59 am and sets at 5:15 pm: 11 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:57 am to 2:57 am and from 1:29 pm to 3:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 4.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (8 mph). Mainly clear, 76 °F.
Fishing in Shimen District today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:08 am
- Sunrise at 5:59 am
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and some swell (4.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 am to 6:30 am, combines the 6:08 am low tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 7:20 pm to 8:20 pm, with the 7:27 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell. Also good from 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, with the 12:37 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, blackhead seabream, John Dory and greater amberjack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and blackhead seabream. What you can catch
Beach day in Shimen District
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 79 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 6:08 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft
4.3 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 79 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:27 pm
Low tide at 6:08 am and 7:27 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:37 pm.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 79 °F and low tide at 6:08 am, though with some waves. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with beach weather, little wind and water at 79 °F, though with some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Shimen District
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- 老梅沙灘 1.3 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- 白沙灣 3.1 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- 中角沙灘 5.8 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Tides in Shimen District
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:08 am 0.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 12:37 pm 9.1 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 7:27 pm 3.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 43 min to high tide at 12:37 pm.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 12:37 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 8.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 13 (9.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 4 (-0.3 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum (CD), the zero of that port's nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (CD)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 28 (coefficient 89, 8.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 45, 4.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:59 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 6:08 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 12:37 pm · 9.1 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · 3.7 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 88% | Major periods 12:57 am · 1:29 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:00 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 12:17 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 6:53 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 1:29 pm · 8.8 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 79 | 79% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:01 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 1:06 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 7:50 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 2:29 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 71 | 69% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:01 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 2:05 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 8:57 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 3:38 pm · 8.2 ft | Low tide 10:20 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 64 | 58% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:02 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 3:19 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 10:17 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 4:53 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 11:36 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:02 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 4:48 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 11:41 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:05 pm · 8.2 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 36% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:03 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 12:48 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 6:15 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 1:00 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 7:05 pm · 8.3 ft | Coef. 69 | 26% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:02 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (CD). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Linshanbi station (CWA), 3.5 mi from Shimen District. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Data Providing Organization/Central Weather Administration (交通部中央氣象署), 2026, 潮汐預報－明年逐時潮高預報 (F-C0036-001, 2027), tide station Linshanbi (麟山鼻潮位站), https://opendata.cwa.gov.tw/dataset/forecast/F-C0036-001. The Open Data is made available to the public under the Open Government Data License, User can make use of it when complying to the condition and obligation of its terms. Open Government Data License: https://data.gov.tw/license. Modified by TidePlanet: harmonic constants fitted from the hourly prediction for 2027; not an official CWA product.
The sea at Shimen District
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.1 ft
- Significant4.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 5.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:54 am (local time).
Surf in Shimen District today
Surf today
Fair- 2.8–4.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.1 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:37 pm)
- Light: First light 5:36 am · sunrise 5:59 am · sunset 5:15 pm · last light 5:39 pm
- Tide: low 6:08 am (0.9 ft), high 12:37 pm (9.1 ft) and low 7:27 pm (3.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 78.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 113 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Shimen District today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (12:37 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 12:52 pm
- 3.5 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 6:08 am (5:00–7:00 am), high tide 12:37 pm (12:20–12:52 pm) and low tide 7:27 pm (6:10–8:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.3 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 78.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:39 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 7:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 6:00 am to 7:20 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Shimen District
Now in Shimen District
- Low / high
- 73 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 39%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 74° | 73° | 74° | 78° | 81° | 79° | 76° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 E | 9 E | 8 E | 8 E | 9 ENE | 9 ENE | 7 E | 6 E |
| Gusts | 24 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 13 |
| Waves | 5.6 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 78° 8 E 4.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 9 ENE 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 9 ENE 3.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 7 E 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 6 E 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 5 E 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 4 ENE 2.7 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 6 NE 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 81 °F | 11 mph E | 5.6 ft | 12:37 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 78 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.2 ft | 12:17 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 77 °F | 15 mph E | 4.4 ft | 1:06 am · 2:29 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 84 °F | 14 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | 2:05 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 82 °F | 13 mph NE | 5.4 ft | 3:19 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 77 °F | 13 mph ENE | 5.6 ft | 4:48 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 81 °F | 10 mph E | 5.6 ft | 6:15 am · 7:05 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 81 °F | 11 mph ENE | 5.2 ft | 7:27 am · 7:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 76 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | 8:26 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 83 °F | 10 mph ESE | 6.9 ft | 9:16 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 71 / 78 °F | 20 mph NNE | 14 ft | 10:01 am · 9:55 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 71 °F | 22 mph NE | 17 ft | 10:41 am · 10:27 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 67 / 70 °F | 16 mph NE | 13 ft | 11:18 am · 10:59 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 68 / 79 °F | 13 mph E | 8.3 ft | 11:55 am · 11:31 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 72° / 78° 3.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 77° 4.4 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 73° / 84° 4.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 73° / 82° 5.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 73° / 77° 5.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 73° / 81° 5.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 73° / 81° 5.2 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.5 °F; normal high: 75 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:54 am (local time).
The sun in Shimen District
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:09 am
- Full dark 6:06 pm
- Civil dawn 5:36 am
- Civil dusk 5:39 pm
- Solar noon 11:37 am (51° high)
- Daylight 11 h 16 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:44 pm
- Full dark 6:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,727 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Shimen District
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:57–2:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:29–3:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:42–9:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:16–8:16 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Shimen District
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Jetty 6.2 mi
- Jetty 6.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.0 mi
- 石門漁港 0.3 mi
- 核一廠專用港(廢) 1.9 mi
- 富基漁港 2.0 mi
- 合光釣具 0.2 mi
- 順風漁具行 6.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.5 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Shimen District) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.85 mi
- 164 ft deep1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.85 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Fuguijiao Lighthouse 1.9 mi west
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2) W 15s
- Range
- 27 nautical miles (31 mi)
- Light height
- 102 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 47 ft
- Built
- 1949
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Shimen DistrictTides nearby
- Sanzhi District4.6 mi
- Danshui11 mi
- Keelung16 mi
- Taipei17 mi
- Xinzhuang District19 mi
- Banqiao20 mi
- Jiufen21 mi
Shimen District at a glance
- Town or city of about 12,645 people. Coordinates: 25.290° N, 121.566° E.
- It is 20 mi north of Banqiao, the main place in Taipéi. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Banqiao.
- The nearest tide station, Linshanbi, is 3.5 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shih-men Fishing Harbor (0.3 mi), A-li-lao Fishing Harbor (1.9 mi), Fu-chi Fishing Harbor (2.0 mi), Yongxing Gang (4.3 mi).
Questions about Shimen DistrictQuestions
What time is high tide today in Shimen District?
Today in Shimen District there is high tide at 12:37 pm (9.1 ft) and low tides at 6:08 am and 7:27 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Shimen District?
At 5:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Shimen District?
At 6:00 am. First light comes at 5:09 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:57–2:57 am, Minor 8:42–9:42 am, Major 1:29–3:29 pm, Minor 7:16–8:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Shimen District?
Overcast, from 73 °F to 81 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Shimen District?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.2 ft waves with a period of 7.0 s from the northeast. The water is 78.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Shimen District?
The best time to visit Shimen District is from April to September: highs of 73 °F to 88 °F, about 17 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Linshanbi tide station of the tide forecast of the Central Weather Administration of Taiwan (CWA, 中央氣象署): 潮汐預報－明年逐時潮高預報 (F-C0036-001). The Open Data is made available to the public under the Open Government Data License, version 1.0, User can make use of it when complying to the condition and obligation of its terms. Constants fitted by TidePlanet from a year of its hourly predictions. Not an official CWA publication. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).